Nice opponent - Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing!

Recently updated on May 27, 2023 at 06:29 p.m

You can do it like BMW, and throw the new generation of models of the M3 and M4 on the market with an outfit that takes extremely getting used to, and hope the fan base gets used to it partly also works, or you do it like Cadillac. They presented the brand new ones yesterday Models CT4-V and CT5-V as a Blackwing and play it safe when it comes to optics. At the same time, however, two vehicles were built with a significantly different look compared to the good basic models. But without any experiments! And then also with manual transmission, too No-lift-shift function and Speed ​​adjustment. And as a variant of the Blackwing, even with a huge one V8. The egg-laying woolly milk sow? Close! Yes, one after the other. With the Blackwing models, the CT4-V and CT5-V have two even stronger brothers. So you finally have, above the CT4-V with the 320 PS strong 2,7-liter four-cylinder and above the 365 PS CT5-V with V6 twin turbo and three liters of displacement, two strong alternatives to annoy the M GmbH or AMG . But also to reassure your own fans.

also designed for the circuit

And the CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing are also designed for the racetrack in terms of chassis, chassis and engine set-up. By the way, until now only the CT6-V was officially called "Blackwing" and it was equipped with a 4,2 liter 550 PS V8. The engine in the CT6-V6 is coupled to a ten-speed automatic machine. And in the CT5-V? As a rule, the power is transmitted via six self-selected gears to the familiar Magnetic ride control system of the fourth generation and forged 19 inch rims (Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, dimension 275 / 35R19 and 305 / 30R19). They are optionally made of magnesium. The load is braked with an optional carbon-ceramic brake system, which is more than the standard steel brake 24 kg lighter is. The unit is not installed in the CT4 V Blackwing. Here comes a 3,6-liter turbo-V6 with 464 HP and 603 Nm torque for use from the ATS-V. He's on a manual Tremec six-speed gearbox coupled and has rear wheel drive.

with 6,2 liter LT4 V8 supercharged engine

But why is the popular manual transmission including rear-wheel drive also available in the CT5-V Blackwing? Because beide build on the Group's Alpha platform. And it is specially designed for the use of manual transmissions and rear-wheel drive. But if you don't want that, you can do that too Ten-speed automatic order. And the CT5-V Blackwing not only comes with the new Blackwing engine, which incidentally will only be found in a Cadillac, the 6,2-liter LT4 V8 supercharged engine from the Corvette C8 and the CTS-V is also available . Only it comes with numerous modifications like larger ones 1,7 liter loader, new ones Pulleys, Aluminum cylinder heads, Titanium inlet valves, 46% better ones Airflow etc., used in the Blackwing-CT5-V. And he will 677 PS and 893 NM torque Afford. So it works in only 3,7 seconds on 100 km/h and a top speed of 322 kilometers per hour is no problem.

Aero parts made of carbon for additional downforce

And optically? There is something else front bumper with larger air inlets and black accents, a few Aero parts made of carbon for additional downforce and a dark look radiator grill. There are matching accents at the rear of the Blackwing model carbon fiber like a new one Spoiler and diffuser. And the aggressive sportiness of the body outside also extends into the interior. Over there Sports Seats with carbon fiber composite backs and a lasered V logo. In addition, the seats should "bring along other “customer-oriented innovations and functions". Cadillac CT4-V and CT5-V Blackwing go in summer 2021 at the start and come with a really cool one Steering wheel. It's made of leather, of course, but it will be one too 12 o'clock marker and bring contrast stitching. In addition, there are successful carbon inlays and of course the Blackwing logo.

Colors Blaze Orange Metallic and Electric Blue

Cadillac equips the shift knob with the shift gate from the six-speed gearbox, which comes from the 3D printer originates. In terms of technology, the CT5-V Blackwing has a digital 12,0-inch instrument cluster with displays for tire pressure, G-forces and boost pressure, as well as special displays for the three driving modes Tour, sport and Track. And the price? At least 84.990 US Dollars are due for the basic Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing and at the start it will be available in the two exclusive colors Blaze Orange Metallic and Electric Blue be available. Cadillac says: “The CT5-V Blackwing will be the most powerful and fastest Cadillac of all time. Drawing on the brand's racing legacy, this vehicle increases the legacy of the V-Series in terms of performance, design and meticulous refinement.“Is the CT5-V Blackwing a true continuation of the CTS-V? Definitive! And if he should come to us, then he is also a serious opponent for the M, AMG and RS departments. If we get more information about the changes, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

Photos: Cadillac

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Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing 2021

Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing 2021

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